Need to change your Ford key battery? then this is for you.
Today we’re looking at the newest type Ford proximity key that is used on many vehicles, including the new Mondeo. The key will be similar to this one.
If you’re in America, you may have additional buttons according to the model, but they are basically the same.
To method used to change the Ford key battery is identical, whichever model.
HOW TO change New Ford Key Battery.
The two halves of the key split apart along the length of the key.
Release the two halves by sliding the catch at the end of the key
Pull the two halves of the key apart then place the cover aside.
HOW TO Open the Ford Key Battery compartment
Next, the key splits again, and this can be very tight. we’ve found that a penny is good because it’s the correct size and isn’t sharp. Find the slot at the end of the key.
Twist the penny and them the case opens
Pull the two halves apart, again, they may be very tight.
Changing the Ford Key Battery
You’ll need two high quality CR2025 car key batteries inside this key, which is a new feature on Ford keys.
You’ll notice that you cannot read any writing on the first battery.
Use a thin screwdriver to lever the battery out as they’re held in tightly. Next, you have a piece of paper, that tells us to change both batteries, thanks Ford.
Move the paper out of the way and then you’ll notice that the writing on the second battery can be read.
Again, lever out the battery with a screwdriver, or something thin.
Putting the Ford key battery back together.
Make sure the batteries go back in the correct orientation, with the paper between them.
Next is to join the two halves of the Ford key battery compartment back together. There are two plastic lugs that need to locate in the correct place.
Once you’ve done this, squeeze the key back together and it will eventually snap shut. It’s very tight.
Then the two halves of the key need to be re-joined. There is a small curved lug that hooks into the key. You must locate this first.
Next, squeeze the key together while. You’ll need to slide the catch while you do this, otherwise it will break. Don’t just force the two halves together.
And that’s it!
We’re not sure how long these batteries will last, the older style Ford Key Batteries last 12-18 months. We hope that helps
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Very useful so as not to break the battery compartment by using the coin. First cover off was self explanatory for me but still fiddler than it should be but getting at that battery part could easily be broken without your tip. Thanks.
1 worrying thing is my car told me to replace battery only for me to find there was some weird corrosion on the top of the battery as if it was like liquid solder, Panasonic battery so I put duracel in and happy days (hopefully).
Very god site you’ve created. Thanks.
Hi Tony, thanks for the kind words, really glad it helped you
Extremely helpful guide. Managed to get the batteries changed without too much hassle thanks to the step by step guide. Good work!
Great stuff, glad it helped you
Perfect instructions, especially the advise about how tight it is! Thank you
Thanks Gary, yes it feels like it may break! Glad it helped